Wet weather and expensive guns

[bushangler]

Oil them before season and clean them after. Rain on a gun is something I never even think about.


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[Kylongspur88]

I'm either shooting my 870 with a rattle can paint job or maybe my old duck/goose gun the 1187 we call the trusty rusty. Both are uglier than a mud post and have seen plenty of crappy weather. If they get wet I'll break them down and dry them and add a little oil. I own some pretty guns but they're not work horses like those two

[hoythunter]

As a waterfowler I always remember the saying never take a gun waterfowl hunting that your not willing to use as a boat paddle if nessary.

[Lucky Goose]

No matter of the cost of the gun or weather, I hunt it as needed...can't take them with you.   

I just keep them well oiled and cleaned before and IMMEDIATELY after a wet hunt. 

[g8rvet]

My guns work for me, I don't work for them.  My most expensive gun is an over under that has seen rain/sleet/snow/mud hunting waterfowl in 3 states and 2 countries.  I just clean it when done. I told my son it was his when I die, but don't expect it to be pretty.

Heck, I have hunted several rainy days with my muzzleloader.  If I am off and it is not a lightning storm, I am going hunting.  Too many days at work to miss a day in the field. 

[Tail Feathers]

I get the feeling that not many here hunt waterfowl.

I've drowned a few shotguns, believe me.  My duck guns still look pretty good in spite of it.  I take them apart after a wet outing and wipe them down good.  My turkey gun will handle the rain, it's done so before.  But, since I have a red dot on my semi auto, I don't like taking it apart during season to wipe it all down after a good soaking.  So I avoid carrying it in the rain when reasonably possible. 
Besides, my single shot is pretty sweet too and it needs a little woods therapy too!

[CALLM2U]

The only time I make a change due to weather is to take one that doesn't have a reflex site on it.  Not necessarily due to the electronics, but because the lens can get rain on it and makes it hard to see through. 

[Tom007]

I use my Steady grip Super Black Eagle in rainy weather. It has a synthetic stock. After the hunt, I break the entire gun down, clean, and oil it with G-96 gun lubricant. The trigger assembly, magazine tube and spring also get addressed. Never had any rust issues or problems when I care for them. The only thing I try to avoid is using a gun with a wooden stock in rainy weather. Years ago I had the finish lift by the recoil pad on my Remington rifle when I hunted in heavy rain. The good news is Remington re-finished it free of charge. Thorough drying, lubricating, and care will prevent problems if addressed right away if you get caught in the rain.

[g8rvet]

I think I get from all these posts is there a lot of you I would like to buy a used gun from and most of you would not want to buy one from me!   

[Greg Massey]

Everyone has opinions on how to take care of their guns and equipment in wet weather, just do what you thinks best and live with the after effects good or bad.. Spring season isn't that far away... everyone is gearing up and thinking turkey's